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A Chef's Life

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King Cornbread - While enjoying some time at home, Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage. She then stops by a Kinston institution that merges cornbread with another Southern signature to create a handheld delicacy called “the pig and a puppy,” and creates her own version for a charity dinner. Back in the kitchen, Mrs. Scarlett & Ms. Lillie team up in a cornbread cook-off.

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King Cornbread

Vivian films a segment for a morning TV show where cornbread takes center stage.

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Liver Lover

Vivian visits one of her favorite farmers and a restaurant known for its fried livers.

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Chasing Trout

Vivian plans a respite from the road during the holidays, but finds herself busy at home.

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Persimmon Style

Vivian takes the twins to pick persimmons and learn about the fruit's different varieties.

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Bourbon Country

Dinner at Maker’s Mark in Vivian’s honor turns into an American history lesson.

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WANTED: Broccoli

Vivian heads to NYC where her book launch means a full itinerary.

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A Food Truck and a Pear Tree

The arrival of Vivian's cookbook sparks a well of emotions.

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Prolific Peppers

Vivian preps peppers for Lambstock, a party where chefs, food, and music converge.

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Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

With Summer heat high and rain levels low, Vivian struggles to find enough green beans.

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Two-Mato

Vivian’s plate is full of everything. Except tomatoes.

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About A Chef's Life

A Chef's Life is a new half-hour character-driven documentary and cooking series that takes viewers inside the life of Chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, left the big city to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town Eastern North Carolina.